Chinese New Year is here!

Yay! I'm super happy to say that my order of gorgeous, most favourite pineapple tarts, almond cookies, cashew nut cookies, coconut cookies, love letters, prawn crackers, and of course, "tiam kuay" (sweet cake) has arrived!
All home-made and super fresh. Yup, it's Chinese New Year again!

Who can resist? Gong Xi Fa Cai, everyone!

Ma Maison

This cosy corner joint at Bugis serves Japanese-style western food.
I had the hamburger steak with spaghetti, served in a stone bowl. Drenched in black sweet sauce, the beef patty was thick, yet tender, and very juicy. Complete with a perfect fried egg, potatoes, and vegetables, the stone bowl kept the dish deliciously hot till the very end.
Didn't have space for sweets afterwards, but thought this was definitely worth a recommendation on this space.

Sweeet factor: 4.5/5

Ma Maison
Bugis Junction
200 Victoria Street
#02-51

Deep Dish Egg Tarts

I love egg tarts. Especially pretty-looking deep dish ones, like the ones at Sun Moulin.
For $1.80 a piece, you get yummlicious sweet, smooth eggy custard, delicately held together in a buttery, not-too-crumbly, light pastry cup.
Gotta try the mango soft omelette as well, which is basically generous chunks of fresh mango, enveloped in a fluffy whipped cream filling, wrapped in light cake.
Yum! That's why I'm a fan of this cool Japanese bakery.

Sweeet factor: 4/5

Sun Moulin
Basement 1
Shaw House

Jones the Grocer

Jones the Grocer is definitely a place worth checking out at least once. Didn't get a chance to try the desserts at the very Aussie cafe-cum-minimart, but the huge slabs of nougat behind the counter looked so irresistable, I had to go home with some despite the price. (more than $5 per 100g)
Suffice to say, the pleasure was worth the damage. The pistachios and cranberries were fresh, and the nougat, soft and chewy, just the way I like it.


Chocolate lovers, don't miss out on the rocky road too. Soft marshmallows, fresh cherries and nuts enveloped in rich dark chocolate. Need I say more?

Sweeet factor: 4/5

Jones the Grocer
Blk 9 Dempsey Road
#01-12 Tanglin Village